Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTompkins County, New York · 3.0 MI NE Alpine · Structure no. 000000003210200
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.